Paul ORaw - Facilitator, Trainer and Mentor for the Community and Voluntary Sector
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Clients I’ve Worked With

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry

 Facilitating a community planning process for Knocknagoshel Tidy Towns, Feb-March 2024.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Killorglin Family Resource Centre

Facilitating a consultation process in preparation for a strategic plan 2024 – 2029 (Feb- May 2024)

Niche review and planning

Moyvane Development Association.

Preparation of community development plan 2024 -2029.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

North, East & West Kerry Development

 Design and delivery of the Green Transition Programme – a pilot programme to enable organisations make the Green Transition.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Cork County Council

Preparation of Age-Friendly Strategy for County Cork 2024-2028. Associate Mary Kiernan.

Niche review and planning

Eirgrid – Powering Up Dublin

Facilitation of a series of community consultation meetings on the role-out of the mains cable upgrade programme.

Niche review and planning

Ballydribeen Resident’s Association

Preparation of community development plan for Ballydribeen, Killarney 2023-2028.

Killorglin Family Resource Centre facilitation skills

Collaborative Planning Southill

 Facilitated collaborative planning with Southill Hub, Southill Family Resource & Tait House Community Enterprise. Associates Niall Heenan and Dr Marie Taylor TUS.

 

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Limerick City & County Council

 Feasibility study on the need for a multi-purpose community centre for the Dooradoyle, Mungret & Raheen area of Limerick. Associate Dr Shane O’Sullivan TUS.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Dunmanway Family Resource Centre

Preparation of a strategic plan for Dunmanway Family Resource Centre 2022-2027.

Niche review and planning

Health Kerry Committee.

Facilitated the preparation of a Community Well Being Resource Pack for County Kerry. Associate Mary Kiernan. 

Killorglin Family Resource Centre facilitation skills

Moyvane Development Association

Preparation of Community Plan 2022-2026 for Moyvane & Knockanure. Associated Dr Brendan O’Keeffe & Dr Hrishi Balall.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Dublin Comhaltas

 Faciltated workshops planning for Fleadh 

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

Beara Consortium of Community Services

Preparation of feasibility study for future development of Meals on Wheels service.

Niche review and planning

Clean Technology Centre, MTU Cork.

Facilitated community workshop to develop a food waste reduction project for Skibbereen, Co Cork

Killorglin Family Resource Centre facilitation skills

Killorglin Family Resource Center (Kerry)

Facilitating staff support & development workshops.

Waterville Ballinskelligs Catchments

South Kerry Development Partnership

Preparation of a Sustainability Plan for Waterville, Ballinskelligs & Inny Valley Catchments.

Asdee Community Planning

Asdee Community Development Association (Kerry)

Preparation of a Socio-Economic Plan 2020-2025

Niche review and planning

Niche Community Health Project (Knocknaheeny, Cork)

Staff planning workshop

Limerick community planning

Limerick City & County Council

Preparation of strategic plans for the communities of Askeaton and Patrickswell

Next Chapter review and planning

Louth Next Chapter Women’s Programme (Dundalk)

Facilitated review and planning day

Ballyhoura community planning

Ballyhoura Development CLG

Preparation of strategic development plans for twelve communities in the North Cork/ East Limerick area

Cromane County Kerry Community Planning

Cromane Community Council (Kerry)

Preparation of community development strategic plan

Music Ministry review and planning

Music Ministry Together

Facilitated review and planning workshop

Kenmare Community Alliance

Kerry County Council

Planning workshops with Kenmare Community Alliance

Chester Beatty Library facilitation training

Chester Beatty Library

Facilitation skills for tutors

SECAD Community Training

South-East Cork Area Development

New Communities Needs Analysis

West Limerick Resources Community Training

West Limerick Resources

Training and mentoring with community organisations

NEWKD Governance Training

North, East & West Kerry Development

Governance training for community and voluntary groups

Laois Partnership Community Leadership Training

Laois Partnership Company

Leadership skills training for new communities

SJOG Staff meeting skills training

St John of God Community Services

Effective meeting skills workshop for staff

transition kerry

Transition Kerry

Facilitated review and planning workshop

Killorglin Family Resource Centre facilitation skills

Killorglin Family Resource Centre

Facilitation skills training course

UCD School of Nursery, Midwifery and Health Systems

UCD School of Nursery, Midwifery and Health Systems

Effective meeting skills training for HSE Community Mental Health Forums

West Cork Development Partnership

West Cork Development Partnership

Effective meetings training workshop for resident’s associations

Listowel Community Centre Director’s responsibilities workshop

Listowel Community Centre

Director’s responsibilities workshop

Viatores Christi Facilitation skills training for overseas development trainees

Viatores Christi

Facilitation skills training for overseas development trainees

West Limerick Resources Community Training

West Limerick Resources

Audit of community halls and facilities

Valentia Island Community Hospital

Valentia Island Community Hospital (Kerry)

Director’s responsibilities workshop

Kerry County Council

Kerry County Council

Preparation of Kerry Age-Friendly Strategy

Milltown Chamber Alliance

Milltown Chamber Alliance (Kerry)

Community planning

Pinewood Resident’s Association

Pinewood Resident’s Association (Killarney, Kerry)

Recreation area feasibility study

Ballyduff Community planning

Ballyduff (Kerry)

Community planning

What Clients Are Saying

”Paul is a terrific host. He gets the team working together and thinking not only as individuals but as a group also … He has opened up the dialogue for the team…’’ 

- Childcare Team, Killorglin Family Resource Centre.

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What Clients Are Saying

"A huge thank you to Mr Paul O’Raw and Dr Brendan O’Keeffe for their immense contribution, professionalism, patience, and approachable manner, which made this process a thoroughly enjoyable experience (chairman Asdee Community Development Association).’’"

- Preparing a Strategic Development Plan for Asdee, North Kerry

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What Clients Are Saying

"At times this was a difficult project and required perseverance and going the extra mile, and Paul always put the shoulder to the wheel to see the plan the through. The plan is now completed and published in the community, and now forms the foundations of a new Community Forum formed in conjunction with semi-states bodies to address local issues.

I would highly recommend Paul O Raw to you as person who has experience and the talents to take similar projects from inception to completion."

- Joe Whelan, Chairman Askeaton Community Council, Summer 2020

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What Clients Are Saying

"The facilitation, workshop design and data collected has provided considerable understanding of community need and action focus into the next 5-10 year period. Ballyhoura Development are very satisfied that this will lead to positive change for all the communities involved and commend Paul and his team for their commitment and understanding of the process, challenges and outputs."

- Amanda Slattery,  Development Manager, Ballyhoura Development CLG

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What Clients Are Saying

"Excellent and well run workshop. Very concise and user-friendly language. Nice and calm, lots of learning points in a great manner. Very effective, not rushed, made sure everyone was included. Very good interaction with the group."

- Committee Effectiveness Training, HSE Mental Health Services, Mullingar

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What Clients Are Saying

"Paul was a pleasure to work with. He brought great clarity and focus to the group. With Paul facilitating we achieved more in one day than we had previously done in two months. I would highly recommend Paul."

- Louth Next Chapter Women’s Project, Review and Planning Day

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